Dispensing apparatus



Jah. 28, 1930. R. c. WOLFE DISPENSING APPARATUS Filed Aug. 13, 1927INVENTOR v av My ATTO R N EY WITNESS:

Patented Jan. 2 8, 1930 UNITED STATES RICHARD C. \VOLF'E, OF BEVERLYHILLS, CALIFORNIA DISPENSING APPARATUS Application filed August 13 Thisinvention relates to dispensing apparatus primarily designed for use inconjuncion with condiment holders to dispense a predetermined quantityof the condiment holders contents.

Another object of the invention contemplates a measuring deviceautomatically operable to discharge a given quantity when the containeris called into use.

A further object of the invention comprehends a baffle member carried bythe measuring device by means of which further egress of the contents ofthe container will be prevented other than the capacity discharge of themeasuring device.

More specifically stated the measuring device is provided with a handlemember in order that several quantities may be discharged from a givenposition.

\Vith the foregoing and other objects in view, the invention furtherconsists of the following novel features and details of construction, tobe hereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanyingdrawing and pointed out in the appended claim.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a transverse sectional view taken on line 1 1 of Figure 2.

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken on line 22 of Figure 1 andillustrating the relative position of the measuring device therein.

Figure 3 is a perspective of the measuring device per se.

Figure 4; is a tion. 1

Referring to the drawing in detail, wherein like characters of referencedenote corresponding parts, the reference character 10 indicates acontainer or condiment holder, the neck of which is reduced and tappedto accommodate the flange portions 11 of a closure cap 12. The closurecap is provided with an opening 13 from which is struck a curved wall14, the purpose of which will be presently apparent. Eyes or bearingloops 15 struck or otherwise provided upon the upper side of the closurecap 12 are adapted to accommodate the respective ends of a trunnion 16.

top plan view of the inven- Serial No. 212,768.

Semi-circular baffle plates 16 are projected appreciable distances belowthe closure cap 1:2 and within the receptacle or condiment holder 10.One of the plate members 17 is normally positioned in juxtaposition tothe inner end of the curved plate 1 1 struck from the closure cap 12 inthe manner as best illustrated in Figure 1 of the drawing.

As illustrated in Figure 2 of the drawing, the plate 14:,which providesa working face for the baffle plates 17 is curved both longitudinallyand horizontally to conform to the configurations of the respectivebaiiie plates 17. It will be noted that the bafile plates are normallypositioned in the manner as illustrated. in Figure 1 of the drawing. henthe receptacle 10 is called into use, the same is elevated or tipped anappreciable distance to allow the contents of the receptacle to flowtoward the baiiie plate 17. The pocket as formed between the inner sidesof the re spective baffle plates 17 is equivalent to that of ateaspoonful er the like. When the receptacle is tipped or tilted anappreciable distance the same, due to the contents of the enclosurethereof, will swing upon its trunnion to occupy the dotted line positionin Figure 1 of the drawing whereby the capacity of the enclosure will bedischarged and further egress of the contents of the receptacle will berestrictedby the innermost of the baiile plates.

It will thus be noted automatic in operation.

In the event several quantities of the contents of the receptacle aredesired to be discharged, an operating lever, such as indicated at 18provided with ears 19 and carried by one of the baflle plates 17, isengaged by the fingers of the user to manually operate the measuringdevice whereby the necessity of successively altering the position ofthe receptacle is not incumbent upon the user.

A though I have shown, described and illustrated the invention as beingdesigned for application upon a receptacle of the character described itis to be understood that I do not limit myself to the employment of theinvention but that the same may be effectively that the device "isapplied in the dispensing of the various sorts of merchandise.

A guard, such as indicated at 20, upstanding from the straight edge ofthe opening 13, is primarily designed to overlie the intersectingportions of the baflle plates 17 and to prevent spilling of the contentsof the holder when the latter is reversed in dispensing positioh.

The invention is susceptible of various changes in its form, proportionsand minor details of construction, and the right is herein reserved tomake such changes as properly fall within the scope of the appendedclaim.

Having thus described the invention What is claimed is A dispensingapparatus comprising a receptacle having a closure cap, a plate struckfrom the top of the cap being adapted to provide a discharge port, saidplate being bent upon itself to provide a curved inwardly .projectedwall, eyes struck and upstanding from the upper side of the closure capadjacent one side of the discharge port, a trunnion having theextremities thereof journaled Within said eyes, bafile plates obliquelyand oppositely projected from the trunnion being adapted for cooperationwith the curved wall to meas ure and discharge a predetermined quantity80 of the contents of the receptacle, and an operating lever carried bythe baflie plates and projected through the discharge port and whichterminates to provide finger engaging portions upon the extremitythereof.

as In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

RICHARD G. \VOLFE.

